Using Ductless Mini Splits in a Commercial Space?


With so many options for HVAC systems, it can be challenging to sort through them all and decide which one is right for your business. Every commercial space has different heating and cooling needs and therefore is best suited to a different system. For many of our commercial customers, ductless mini-split systems are an efficient and effective solution for their space.

Ductless mini-splits work best in small commercial spaces or those that have many rooms within a larger building. If you are looking to cool a large, open structure such as a warehouse, a ductless mini-split is probably not the best choice. Also, if there is already a traditional ducted HVAC system in place, it is usually most cost-effective to stay with that set-up.

Many of the business owners we work with who use offices favor the ductless mini-split due to its ability to allow each room to be heated or cooled at a different temperature, accommodating for individual needs. For more information about how to save money on heating and cooling bills for your office, click here. Also, many restaurant owners choose ductless systems, installing units in buildings that lack ductwork, on screened-in patios and enclosed decks. If you are unsure if a mini-split is the right choice for you, give us a call or book a consultation.

Better cooling control. Ductless mini-split air conditioners work through a series of individual blowers installed in different parts of your building. This means that you can shut down cooling and heating in some areas of your building when not needed and save on your electric bills.

It also provides heat. If you’re planning on getting a new air conditioning unit for your business, it’s important to note that ductless mini-split systems also work as heat pumps, so they can keep you cool during the summer and warm during the winter.

Better indoor air quality. Ducts are a natural place for dust and other contaminants to collect. This may not seem like a big deal, but it can actually be harmful to your employees. If you opt to go ductless, you’ll be eliminating the problem completely.

More space. An entire network of ducts can take up a lot of precious space in your commercial building. With a ductless system, you won’t have this issue. If you’re constructing a new building from scratch, going ductless will also afford you more design freedom.

The most common air conditioning units used in commercial applications are packaged units. Packaged units combine the compressor, condenser and evaporator into a single cabinet, thus the term. It’s an excellent choice for many commercial spaces but isn’t the only option available. Ductless HVAC systems are also a great choice, especially for restaurants and small retail spaces.

 

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